Resolution 2015-06 - Reso. 2015-06 - CDBG grant for water line on 11th St. from University to Avenue G - signed 2-17-15 - 2/17/2015 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2015-2016 TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN
ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 2015-2016 CDBG
GRANT.
WHEREAS the City desires to develop a viable urban community,including decent housing and
a suitable living environment and expanding the economic opportunities, principal
for persons of low-to-moderate income; and
WHEREAS certain conditions exist which represent a threat to public health and safety;and
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interests of Huntsville to apply for funding under the
Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville,Texas,that:
SECTION 1: A Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for Community
Development funds is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the
Texas Department of Agriculture and any other appropriate agencies as defined in
the regulations.
SECTION 2: The City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Community
Development Fund.
SECTION 3: The application will be for$344,250 to replace the 6" old waterline along 11th Street
from University Avenue to Avenue G.
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SECTION 4: The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief
Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City s participation in the Texas Community
Development Block Grant Program
SECTION 5: The City commits itself, if funded by Texas Community Development Block Grant
Program to appropriate $60,750 as matching funds and as a demonstration of its
local support to the replacement waterline project.The match includes$46,750 cash
and $14,000 in-kind Inspection services, Environmental Review, Administration,
and Construction Management.
SECTION 6: All funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and
programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement,
environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights
requirements.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 171h day of February,2015.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Mac Woo ward,Mayo
AT ST: APP OV, S TO FORM:
Lee Voodward, City Secretary (LV_S�_�e_ider,City Attorney